Former Vikings RB Jerick McKinnon agrees to sign deal with 49ers

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Former Minnesota Vikings running back Jerick McKinnon (21) makes a short gain against the Philadelphia Eagles in the first quarter of the NFC Championship game on January 21, 2018 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI | License Photo

The 25-year-old McKinnon recorded 1,918 yards rushing with seven touchdowns while adding 142 receptions for 984 yards and five scores in 58 games with the Vikings.

The need for McKinnon arose for the 49ers with fellow running back Carlos Hyde expected to agree to a three-year deal with the Cleveland Browns. Hyde, who played collegiately at Ohio State, rushed 240 times for 938 yards and eight touchdowns last season and also reeled in a career-high 59 receptions for 350 yards.